Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Celebrating Phod's Gotcha Day - The Fun Part

I can't believe it has been 4 years since our handsome boy ended up in our house. He is the gentlest and sweetest of our 4 dogs (love them all, but he is by far the easiest). I believe we hit the jackpot with him.

To celebrate his special day, and because we had to go to the city, we thought we would take him to Bruce Pit. I have mentioned this before, but to jog non-local's memories, Bruce Pit is a former quarry turned huge off leash dog walking trails. 

The pups had a great time running and playing and sniffing. 


Phod looks like he is trotting! 

My handsome, happy boy! 

Lee knows there are treats for coming back

Synchronized sniffing - an event for a future pawlympics?

Running

Hailey running back - one of my favourite sights in the world! 

Hailey getting more treats



Uncle Chris and Emma joined us

Cooling off in the sand

Having a drink - Phod must have been hot as he usually doesn't like the water bottle

At the communal watering hole



Phod was so tired when we got home, he really didn't even want to play fetch several hours later.

On Thursday we will talk about the not so fun part! 
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36 comments:

  1. JulieAugust 9, 2016 at 6:04 AM

    YAY!!! Happy Gotcha Day Phod...you nose how to celebrate in style sweet fella
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. easyweimaranerAugust 9, 2016 at 6:38 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day bestest BIL Phod.... please show me how to drink from a bottle, I always produce a giant mess when I try it .... hey we could do that training in a bar :o)

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  3. LBJAugust 9, 2016 at 8:02 AM

    What a wonderful time for everyone. We're getting our back yard fenced in a few weeks, due to the way the steps (the house is on top of a high walk out basement) came down to the drive we had to completely rebuild and re position them before you could surround them with a fence that would allow Abby to go from top of steps into yard without going down and through a gate I can't wait to see if she'll run freely, given the opportunity.

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  4. UnknownAugust 9, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    What a great place for a Gotcha Day celebration! It looks everybody had a great time. Happy Gotcha Day pal!

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  5. Robin + ChristmasAugust 9, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    What an amazing adventure!

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  6. Matilda the BoxerAugust 9, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    Oh wow, what a fun adventure to celebrate your Gotcha Day!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 9, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    So handsome you are sweet friends! Happy Gotcha Day in your forever home. XOXO - Bacon

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  8. Two French BulldogsAugust 9, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    An off leash trail! Now that is one way to celebrate your gotcha day! Hope it was a blast
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  9. The Adventures of the LLB GangAugust 9, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    What a great Gotcha Day Pawty, Zaphod!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  10. C.L.W.STEPAugust 9, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    What a great Gotcha day you had! Glad you had so much fun!

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  11. My Mind's EyeAugust 9, 2016 at 11:47 AM

    Phod happy 4th gotcha day...we surely agree that you are a most gentle and handsome GS!!!
    Looks like a most special place too. WTG Hailey...good for you running back
    OH dear not so fun...part. We trust and hope all are well
    Hugs madi and mom

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  12. DukeAugust 9, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    Bruce Pit looks like a blast! What a great way to spend your Gotcha Day, Phod!

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  13. Frankie Furter and ErnieAugust 9, 2016 at 12:24 PM

    Happy HAPPY Gotcha Day Phodie... You are SOOOOO lucky to have picked your peeps.

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  14. WFT NobbyAugust 9, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day Phod. You are a star!
    And Gail too agrees that seeing your favourite dog running towards you is a simply wonderful sight.
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  15. lexitheschnauzerAugust 9, 2016 at 12:59 PM

    Happy 4th Gotcha Day, Phod. So this was what that teaser was about. Looks like you were a very happy pup running and playing to your heart's content. Also sound like you might be your Mom's favorite. Shh, I won't tell anyone. *whispers* Lexi

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  16. MurphyAugust 9, 2016 at 2:29 PM

    That looks like a wonderful way to celebrate. Oh, there's a not so fun part? Boo!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  17. DaisyAugust 9, 2016 at 2:31 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Phod! You have very happy pups there! What wonderful pictures. :)

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  18. Yamini MacLeanAugust 9, 2016 at 2:35 PM

    Hari OM
    HAAPPEEE GOOTTCCHHAA DAAYYY PHODDD!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  19. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenAugust 9, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    Fabulous Gotcha Day!! Happy Happy!! DakotasDen

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  20. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥August 9, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    What a great way to celebrate!!! He looks so very happ!!!

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  21. The Army of FourAugust 9, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day!!!
    Cammie!

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  22. Bella Roxy & MacduiAugust 9, 2016 at 6:12 PM

    That's the best way to celebrate a Gotcha Day! Wish we were there to run around, too.

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  23. The Island CatsAugust 9, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    What a fun Gotcha Day you had, Phod!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 9, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day, P. What a great celebration! Running and playing. Nuthin' better...

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  25. Dachshund NolaAugust 9, 2016 at 8:59 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day!

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  26. Marty the ManxAugust 9, 2016 at 9:39 PM

    What fun running and playing :)

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  27. Millie and WalterAugust 9, 2016 at 9:45 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day Zaphod! That sure looked like a fun way to celebrate.

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  28. Idaho PugRanchAugust 10, 2016 at 12:25 AM

    great fun!

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  29. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs August 10, 2016 at 6:47 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day Phod. That looks like a wonderful place to walk, we would love to be able to go somewhere and walk off leash, as the Mom walks really SLOW.

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  30. Knotty Toys For Good DogsAugust 10, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    HAPPY GOTCHA DAY PHOD!

    3 bum swings! 3 more!

    What a pawsome day you had at Bruce Pit.
    Good stinks! Running! & Treats!

    Like Hailey, I always come back for a treat.

    Nose nudges,
    CEO Olivia

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  31. Jess & MiniAugust 10, 2016 at 3:51 PM

    It looks like he had a great time celebrating! I hope the "not so fun part" wasn't too not so fun.

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  32. Jackie BouchardAugust 10, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    What fun! Happy Gotcha Day, Phod!! You guys were lucky to find each other! He's such a handsome boy!

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  33. Amanda & BarbarellaAugust 10, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    Amanda: Great pictures! It looks like you and Hailey had a very fun time running around!
    Barbarella: Y'all look so happy! Synchronized sniffing sounds like a great future event for the Pawlympics. My sister and I are pretty good at sniffing stuff out together.

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  34. sprinklesAugust 11, 2016 at 1:35 AM

    I was thinking that it was a fun day had by all, but the last sentence makes me realize that's probably not the case. Happy Gotcha Day, Phod!

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  35. JacobiAugust 11, 2016 at 6:05 PM

    Wow, that looks like a happy time indeed! Happy Gotcha Day, Handsome Phod!

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  36. Jan KAugust 14, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    Happy Belated Gotcha Day, Phod, it looks like you had a blast!!

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